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We welcome Wimborne this evening make sure we get through this period and hope their trip was a good one. with a good level of performance. For me Wimborne will be the team The boys have responded brilliantly to beat come the playoffs so this will given what the club are going through be a tough game as will all the games and I couldn’t be more proud of this now simply because for the amount group in the way they have gone of games in such a short space of about their business and I’m sure that time . they will be giving everything they Our last two performances have been have to finish as strong as they can. very good and the players have earned Let’s hope we can give you all their victories without question something to enjoy tonight through effort and discipline, we will Thanks run out of gas at some point due to the size of squad we have, so managing the tiredness if we can, will be key to Des THE TEAMS TODAY
SHORTWOOD UNITED Wimborne Town f.c. MANAGER: Des Meredith MANAGER: Matty Holmes Assistant Manager: Chris Burns Assistant: Danny Holmes PHYSIO: Liz Spratt Coaches: Shane Traynor / John Macey Kit: Jeff Robbins COLOURS: Red and White COLOURS: Orange and white
Harry Pickering (GK) 1 Gerard Benfield (GK) Ryan Meredith 2 Billy Maybury(c) Ryan Thwaite 3 Paddy Hester Rich Thwaite 4 Sam Davidson Ben Prictor 5 Matty Oldring Sam Taylor 6 Louis Kellaway Alex Kibble 7 James Stokoe Jack Freeman 8 Lee Francis Nick Humphreys 9 Tobias Holmes Jordan Morris 10 Luke Burbidge Jordan Morris 11 Jack Lovell
Will Hawes 12 Luke Holmes Lewis Fogg 14 David Walsh Dan Lander 15 Ben Walker Harry Burns 16 Loyd Cole Jon Davis 17 Sam Bayston
Referee: Dale Wootton Assistants:Darren Mcmillan and Fabio Roque
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Country Quality Meat HIGH CLASS BUTCHERS tel. 835058 Player profiles: Shortwood United HarryRhys Pickering Lovett (Goalkeeper) (Gk) Age 19 - Rhys is a second year professional with Cheltenham Town and has been Harryloaned has to joined us for usthe on entire loan fromseason, Forest a technically Green Rovers ex- having been signed by themcellent from keeper Port withVale great, Harry distribution made several and appearances handling on the bench for Vale andskills has he good is hoping experience that game at this time level withhaving Shortwood played for Kidsgrove Athletic on will help propel his professional career. loan . Ed Weeks (Defence) - A strong versatile central de- George Burton (GK) fender who has previously had spells with Taunton George is currently at Hartpury.and Tiverton He comes Town. withEd is experiencecurrently studying of the Southernat Hart- pury College and has been on the Shortwood radar league football having playedfor some at Paulton time Roversafter overcominglast season aand knee is ainjury. safe pair of hands between the sticks for us. Nick Humphreys (Midfield) –In his fifth season with the club and now established in the first team after Benspending Prictor (Defender)his first two Age in 27the reserves. An attacking Benleft joins back us withor midfielder, plenty of experiencestrong and atgood this in level the withair. 2 seasons at Cirencester in Southern Premier under his belt . Played in Hellenic premier last season whilst recoveringNathan from a knee Marks injury (Defence) , and now – 18feels year ready old to Nathan step up a level once again . is a local Stroud lad having attended Maidenhill School in Stonehouse. He has been with Swindon Ryan Thwaite (Defender)AgeTown 23 but on his release snapped up by Shortwood. A comfortable, quick right back, Nathan has al- Ryan rejoins the club afterready 2 seasons proved away his reliability , Good all defensively round player during that pre has settled back quickly , with theseason. ability to play several positions he will be a good addition to the squad Andy Lewis (Defence) – An excellent signing from near rivals Yate Town. He is a strong centre back, Richard Thwaitewith plenty (Defender) of Southern League experience with Cinderford Town, who also has ability to also get Rich joinsthe us ballfrom down Slimbridge, and play. and will be a good addition to the squad. Is a strong and quick defender who will Give us good options in both penalty areas . Sam Mendes (Midfield) – A product of the Cheltenham Town Youth set up, Sam unfortunately got a bad injury when on the verge of a professional contract last Janu- Alex Kibble (Midfield)ary. He isAge a very24 talented midfielder with excellent tech- nical ability. Sam did spend pre-season with Gloucester Alex has joined usCity after and being is now asked looking to have to gettinga look with back a view into to steppinga run of up levels and has adaptedgames wellat first , confident team level. on the ball and fits in to how we want to play . Nick Peare (Midfield) - Joined this season Ryanfrom Meredith Longwell (Midfield) Green. PreviousAge 26 clubs were Taunton and Swindon Supermarine. Pre- Ryanferred has made position his way is centre through half the but development can play side into the senior squad this seasonanywhere . Equally on the comfortable left hand side. in Defence as in midfield and will be a good addition
Liam Meredith (Midfield) –A strong midfield- Sam Taylor( Midfield) er making a bid for a regular first team place. Was top scorer for the reserves last year and Sam joins us from Paulton Rovers,their a player player that of the will year chip in with his fair share of goals from midfield as well as creating too. Player profiles: Shortwood United JordanRhys MorrisLovett (Goalkeeper) - Rhys is a second year professional with Cheltenham Town and has been Jordanloaned joins to usus forfrom the Forest entire Green season, on aa technicallyseason long ex loan- , has pace as well as a goodcellent left keeper foot and with is greatversatile distribution in a number and ofhandling positions that will give us options throughoutskills he is the hoping season. that game time with Shortwood will help propel his professional career. Ed Weeks (Defence) - A strong versatile central de- Will Hawes (striker) fender who has previously had spells with Taunton Will is one that is lookingand to make Tiverton the stepTown. up Ed from is currently the Development studying squadat Hart this- year and get a foot in thepury door, College technically and has the been best inon the the club. Shortwood radar for some time after overcoming a knee injury.
Nick Humphreys (Midfield) –In his fifth season with Jackthe F reemanclub and (Midfield) now established Age 18 in the first team after Jackspending is another his onefirst who two has in thestayed reserves. with the An club attacking from last seasons squad . Jack left back or midfielder, strong and good in the air. finished last season well and if he carries the form forward to this season he will be a good member of the squad. Nathan Marks (Defence) – 18 year old Nathan is a local Stroud lad having attended Maidenhill School in Stonehouse. He has been with Swindon Liam Meredith (Forward) CTownaptain but Age on 27his release snapped up by Shortwood. Liam is the final member Aof comfortable,last seasons quicksquad rightthat back,has stayed Nathan with has the al club- ready proved his reliability defensively during pre this year . He will be hopingseason. to get a consistent run in a position that suits him best in the team this year where he can make an impact. Andy Lewis (Defence) – An excellent signing from near rivals Yate Town. He is a strong centre back, with plenty of Southern League experience with Ashley DaviesCinderford Town, who also has ability to also get Joins us fromthe ball Tuffley down andRovers play. , versatile midfielder/ defender which will be a Samgood Mendes addition (Midfield) to the squad – A product with his of strength the Cheltenham and energy , will also contribute Towngoals. Youth set up, Sam unfortunately got a bad injury when on the verge of a professional contract last Janu- ary. He is a very talented midfielder with excellent tech- nical ability. Sam did spend pre-season with Gloucester Chris Burns (AssistantCity and Manager is now / lookingCoach ) to getting back into a run of Chris has had greatgames playing at first experience team level. at a professional level where he played at clubs such as Portsmouth , Swansea , Bournemouth and Northampton, as well as a more local levelNick forPeare Cheltenham (Midfield) , Forest - Joined Green this season and Gloucester City. His coaching experiencefrom abroad Longwell in Spain Green. and Previous at Cheltenham clubs were will be a big plus for the squad to learnTaunton from and and will Swindonbe a big asset Supermarine. to the club. Pre- ferred position is centre half but can play anywhere on the left hand side. Des Meredith (Manager) Des steps up to manage to 1st team this season after managing the reserves Liam Meredith (Midfield) –A strong midfield- for 5 years ander making gaining a back bid for to backa regular promotions first team from place. the Northern Senior league to whereWas the top Development scorer for the side reserves play now last in year Hellenic and Division 1. Having played at the clubtheir for player a long of time the year previously Des knows the style of football the club like to play and watch, and together with Chris they will endeavour to get players to enjoy their football and build for the future. The Mitre Delta - ready to make history again. Available now at mitre.com/delta
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NON LEAGUE PAPER FULL PAGE 263X321MM.indd 1 07/07/2017 09:22 Wimborne Town F.c. “The Magpies” History
Wimborne Town was formed in 1878 and Senior Challenge Cup and Wessex League became a founder member of the Dorset championship to complete an historic County FA in 1887. treble triumph. In the 1930’s the Club won the Dorset 2009/10 was another milestone for the Division Two title three times, the Dorset Magpies as they gained promotion to the Junior Challenge Cup twice and the Southern League for the first time in the Dorset Junior Amateur Cup four times. Club’s history. After a difficult first two Wimborne’s first senior honour came in seasons Wimborne have now become 1937 with the Dorset Senior Amateur established in the league finishing mid Cup, a feat not repeated until 1964. In table and gaining more points each 1981, Wimborne won the Dorset League season. Division One championship without In 2014/15, after a run of 4 victories, losing a match. The same year, Wimborne the Magpies reached the FA Trophy joined the Western League and finished first round proper for the first time in third in Division One in 1984/85. the club’s history. A 3-0 home defeat Wimborne Town joined the Wessex by Oxford City of the Conference North League in 1987 and so began a glittering ended the excitement. chapter in the Club’s history. Over the A disappointing start to the 2015/16 following 22 years they won the Wessex season led to Steve Cuss resigning as League three times (1991/2, 1993/93 & Manager in November. Club stalwart 1999/00) and the Magpies also lifted the Paul Roast took over as caretaker boss Wessex League Cup in 1993/94 to become before Simon Browne was appointed as the first team to achieve the League and Manager, During this time new Directors Cup double. They repeated that feat in came on board, but “ due diligence” of 1999/00 and also won the Dorset Senior the finances uncovered a large deficit. Challenge Cup in 1991/92 and 1996/97. Despite the playing budget being slashed, Wimborne Town also have a history and most of the squad leaving, relegation of achievement in FA competitions. In was avoided. Off the field, a great 1982/83, they reached the FA Cup First effort led to the financial position being Round where they played Aldershot, then resolved. a league side. The dream ended there, For the 2016/17 season there was however, with a 4-0 defeat. renewed optimism with a new Board And in 1992, the Club reached the FA in place. Matty Holmes took over as Vase final, thus becoming the first ever Manager, and assembled a strong but Dorset club to play at Wembley. On a young squad which achieved our highest memorable day, under manager Alex position in the league. Pike, the Magpies lifted the trophy with a This season all the squad have re signed, 5-3 win over holders Guiseley. That same so ambitions are high. season, Wimborne also won the Dorset Wimborne Town F.c. Pen Pics
Matty HolmesManager Appointed May 2016.Played 124 games for AFC Bournemouth. Also WestHam, Blackburn Rovers and Charlton. AFCB academy coach for the past 10 years. Danny Holmes Assistant Manager Appointed June 2016.Played for Middlesborough before moving to AFCB with loan spells at Farnborough, Aldershot and Salisbury.Has been coaching at AFCB academy for the last 8 years. Shane Traynor Coach Appointed June 2016. Played and captained Merstham in the Ryman league with coaching and management at Hamworthy Weymouth and Poole. Also an AFCB academy coach. John Macey Coach Began his career as a goalkeeper at Bristol City before playing for Grimsby Town, Newport County and Minehead amongst others David Walsh Goalkeeper coach Appointed July 2017. David will be coach for all the club teams. Laurence Russell Sports Therapist Appointed July 2017. Has previous football experience with Plymouth Argyll FC. Jeff Robbins Kit Manager Has been with the club for many years, loyal and hard working.
Scott Arnold Defender DoB:22/2/85, Poole. Signed: July 2011 Prev clubs: Rossgarth, Verwood Town, AFC Bournemouth, Poole Borough, Wimborne Town, Bournemouth FC . Scott played for Wimborne from 2003 until 2010 when he left to join Bournemouth Poppies before rejoining in July 2011. Scott is club captain. Sam Bayston Forward DoB: 28.6.94 ,Poole. Signed: December 2015 Previous clubs Hamworthy Utd,Poole Town and New Milton. Gerard BenfieldGoalkeeper DoB: 28.9.97, Poole. Signed: July 2016 Prev club Hamworthy Utd. “Most improved young player” award for last season Robbie Bradley Midfield DoB: 02.10.99, Southampton. Signed through our Development squad last season “Development player award” for last season Luke Burbidge Forward DoB: 26.09.91, Poole. Signed November 2017 from Poole Town following a loan spell. Previous clubs, Hamworthy Utd, Weymouth Loyd Cole Defence DoB: 12.11.92, Poole. Signed Sept 2017 dual signed with Christchurch. Jason Collins Goalkeeper DoB: 09.05.90, Hillingdon. Signed: July 2017 Previous clubs Bemerton Heath Harlequins Christchurch. Sam Davidson Defence DoB: 15.8.96, Poole. Signed: March 2016 Previous club Hamworthy Utd. Wimborne Town F.c. Pen Pics continued
Jason Dyer Position: Midfield DoB: 14.5.99, Poole. Signed: August 2017 Previous clubs, Eastleigh, Hamworthy Utd Rhys Evans Goalkeeper DoB: 27.01.82 ,Swindon Signed October 2017 Over 300 Football league appearances. England U21 Lee Francis Midfield DoB: 04.08.88, Barnstaple Signed July 2017 Previous club, Barnstaple Town where he was captain. Luke Holmes Midfield DoB: 7.3.97,Poole. Signed: Oct 2015. rejoined in June 2016 after brief spells with Poole and Dorchester.Previously a scholar at AFCB. “ Young player of the season award “ last season. Toby Holmes Forward DoB: 26.12.92,Poole. Signed: June 2016. Previously at Dorchester Town Awards last season- “Manager’s player”,”Fantasy player”, “ Golden Boot” and “Supporters player”. Louis Kellaway Midfield DoB: 27.2.97,Poole An energetic player who has developed through the youth teams. “Chairman’s player” award for last season. Jack Lovell Forward DoB: 19.11.93, Salisbury Signed from Bemerton Heath Harlequins in 2016. Other clubs include Verwood Town Billy Maybury Midfield DoB: 2.9.93, Poole Signed: Aug 2012 Previous club AFCB Last season, “ Players player “ award. Robinson Okumu Forward DoB: 24.11.99, Kenya Signed through our Development squad. Matthew Oldring Midfield/Defence DoB: 08.10.91, Poole. Experienced player signed March 2017 from Dorchester Town. Stefan Penny Defence DoB: 20.08.92, Poole. Signed August 2016. Previous club Hamworthy Utd. Will Prior Midfield DoB: 06.12.98, Dorchester. Signed through our Development squad. James Stokoe Midfield DoB: 11.11.85, Winchester. Signed June 2013 Previous clubs include Eastleigh,Bashley, Lymington & New Milton, Farnborough, Wimborne. He rejoined from Bashley after playing 191 games and scoring 68 goals for Wimborne between 2007 and 2011. This season will be his testimonial. Charlie Tilsed Defence DoB: 11.10.99, Dorchester. Signed through our Development squad. Ben Walker Defence DoB: 24.12.97, Poole. Signed from Dorchester Town in 2016. Previously AFCB for four years. THE HISTORY OF SHORTWOOD UNITED
Shortwood United Football six years until success was the deadlock was broken Club was formed in 1900 realised again when the and Shortwood ran out 5-0 and since then have played treble of League winners, winners (AET). at 4 different grounds, GFA Trophy and Stroud Nailsworth Playing Field, Charity Cup was completed. Shortwood’s league Table Land, Wallow Green campaign in 2011 was a and finally at our current The 2007/08 season started disappointment by their ground, Meadowbank. a resurgence in Shortwood’s own high standards, but fortunes in finishing 5th more silverware was added The club has been at in the league and winning in the shape of the GFA Meadowbank since 1972, the supplementary cup, Trophy after a 1-0 win over and includes an all weather defeating Ardley 4-2 in the Tuffley Rovers in the final. training area opened by final. The subsequent season the late Ted Croker. Gradual pushed our success even 2011-12 season, however, improvements over the further when following a was pivotal in the Club’s years culminated in a major good run in the FA Cup and history! Not only did they enhancement in 2009 to semi finalists in the League reach the quarter final meet ground grading criteria Cup, we pressed the eventual of the FA Vase, they also for any future promotions. Champions Hungerford to the reached the final of the final day of the season where Hellenic League Floodlit League football was we lost out on goal difference Cup and the GFA Trophy commenced in the Stroud after amassing 99 pts and Final.Most important was League where following scoring 99 goals. Shortwood’s their league position where continued success during the fine form continued into they finished 2nd by 1 point 1970s promotion was gained the next season when they behind Oxford City Nomads. to the Northern Senior and again finished second in the With Nomad’s not applying then the Gloucestershire league to Almondsbury, and for promotion, and with County League.Promotion runners up in the GFA Trophy Shortwood filling all the to the Hellenic league was again to Almondsbury, had relevant criteria, they were achieved in 1981 only to be good FA Cup and Vase runs promoted to the Southern relegated in our first season and reached the final of the League for the first time in but finishing runners up Floodlit cup. Having lost their history! the following year ensured the away leg 3-0 to Reading promotion straight back. In Town they produced one of The 2012-13 season was 1983 we won the Hellenic the most exciting comebacks again a successful one. Division One Cup and GFA and entertaining matches Following a disappointing Trophy and in the following ever seen at Meadowbank early exit from the FA cup year won the Hellenic where the score remained at the club had a good run in League. It was a further 0-0 till the 67th minute when the FA Trophy including a magnificent away victory moving on to higher things seasons involvement with at premier league side but for most of the season Shortwood – and the club Weymouth on the way. a play-off place looked movedforward with Alex In their first season in the possible until a decline in Sykes now in sole charge. Southern League they form towards the end of the 2016-17 Was a strange finished a creditable eighth season resulted in an 11th season with the Wood position. place finish. exiting the FA Cup and the FA Trophy at the first hurdle The 2013-14 season saw 2015 -16 continued and showing inconsistent Shortwood progress further Shortwood’s continued league form but despite in the FA Cup than ever stability in the Southern that they managed to finish before! Early wins over League as they finished a more than respectable Egham and Aylesbury put the season 7th in the table 9th. them up against Conference with 78 points and the end Paul ‘Des’ Meredith took South outfit Dorchester of the season saw the end over the management reins and a 1-0 away win, and a of an era as joint Manager at the start of season 2017- further 1-0 win at Didcot put John Evans retired after 20 18. them into uncharted waters of the fourth qualifying round where they drew Conference side Aldershot at Meadowbank. A late, but deserved, equaliser gave them a replay and a heroic 2-1 win sparked wild celebrations. A home draw pitted Shortwood against League 1 side Port Vale in front of a record crowd of 1,247 plus a live television audience courtesy of BT Sport. Shortwood bowed out – but with the plaudits their cup run earned ringing in their ears.
The league season was also highly successful with a sixth placed finish, one point outside the play-off positions.
2014-15 failed to reach the heights of the previous season with many players Shortwood United vs Wimborne Town F.C. Evo-Stik League Table Pl HW HD HL AW AD AL W D L F A Diff Pts Adj Taunton Town 38 15 3 1 12 7 0 27 10 1 88 38 50 91 0 Salisbury 38 9 6 4 13 2 4 22 8 8 100 50 50 74 0 Bristol Manor Farm 38 12 6 2 8 3 7 20 9 9 80 52 28 69 0 Wimborne Town 38 11 3 5 9 4 6 20 7 11 89 55 34 67 0 Evesham United 39 10 4 6 10 3 6 20 7 12 66 53 13 67 0 Swindon Supermarine 38 12 4 3 7 5 7 19 9 10 75 51 24 66 0 Didcot Town 38 11 5 3 7 5 7 18 10 10 79 59 20 64 0 Cirencester Town 39 12 2 6 7 5 7 19 7 13 85 71 14 64 0 AFC Totton 39 11 2 7 7 6 6 18 8 13 63 47 16 62 0 Bideford 36 8 5 6 9 4 4 17 9 10 66 49 17 60 0 Winchester City 38 11 3 4 5 7 8 16 10 12 70 57 13 58 0 Yate Town 38 6 8 5 7 6 6 13 14 11 70 70 0 53 0 Kidlington 36 5 7 5 8 3 8 13 10 13 66 56 10 49 0 Mangotsfield United 40 6 5 9 4 5 11 10 10 20 51 82 -31 40 0 Cinderford Town 34 4 6 5 5 6 8 9 12 13 54 60 -6 39 0 Larkhall Athletic 37 4 5 9 7 0 12 11 5 21 60 72 -12 38 0 Paulton Rovers 37 4 5 11 5 2 10 9 7 21 49 66 -17 34 0 Shortwood United 34 5 5 6 3 5 10 8 10 16 54 97 -43 34 0 Slimbridge 38 4 2 14 4 6 8 8 8 22 50 104 -54 32 0 North Leigh 35 5 3 9 3 4 11 8 7 20 42 70 -28 31 0 Barnstaple Town 39 2 3 14 5 5 10 7 8 24 51 94 -43 29 0 Bishops Cleeve 37 4 2 13 2 1 15 6 3 28 37 92 -55 21 0 FORTHCOMING FIXTURES First Team
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Shortwood won their second game in a week Semmons. Just before the break Humphreys with a single goal victory over Larkhall. Once had a goal mouth shot blocked and Hawes again Shortwood’s small squad shrugged headed narrowly wide as Shortwood off recent disappointments with another finished the first half on top. spirited display that saw them climb one Larkhall started the second half brightly and place up the table. Shortwood face the Britton fired wide of the far post before Rich hardest of run ins with 8 games still to play nd Thwaite just failed to touch home a Sam which will see themSL play 3S&W games a 2 week andJanuary Taylor corner. 2017 After 66 minutes Will Hawes the games could not be harder with play off got away down the left and his low cross was contenders WimborneShortwood and Evesham United coming 1 Paultonswept home byRovers Nick Humphreys. 3 Larkhall to Meadowbank on Tuesday and Thursday. responded and it took an excellent Pickering Des Meredith was pleased with the result. save to deny Lambert. Hawes then robbed “Another excellent team performance today a day dreaming defender and raced clear but we tired towards the end and with so but as Semmens came out the- ball bobbled many games in a short time this is always and Hawes shot went over. Larkhall ramped going to be a problem. But the points on the up the pressure and substitute George board will give the boys a lift.” King ought to have levelled but missed his Wood certainly started brightly and could close range header. Gould shot at Pickering easily have scored in the first minute Hawes and man of the match Rich Thwaite was and Freeman combined to set up Jordan magnificent in defence and inspired his Morris but he shot straight at Semmens in colleagues. When Larkhall did get away the Larkhall goal. Kibble then fired wide their shooting was poor and Wood could before a Carrick snap shot tested Pickering. easily have wrapped the game up in the last Humphreys at full stretch just failed to few minutes but Morris shot narrowly- wide. get on the end of a Hawes cross and the combination of Hawes, Humphreys and Freeman really combined well. After 32 Harry Pickering, Ryan Meredith, Ben minutes Hawes went on a fine run but could Prictor, Rich Thwaite, Ryan Thwaite,- Sam not wrap his foot round the ball and his Taylor, Alex Kibble, Jack Freeman, Nick shot went wide and Taylor shot straight at Humphreys (C), Jordan Morris, Will Hawes COMPUTER PROBLEMS? • LOST INTERNET CONNECTION? • VIRUS REMOVAL • REPAIRS OR UPGRADES • COMPUTER RUNNING SLOW? REMOTE ACCESS NOW AVAILABLE WITHIN THE LIVE CHAT ICON ON OUR WEBSITE NEW & USED LAPTOP SALES A RANGE OF WINDOWS 7 OR 8 LAPTOPS AND PCS AVAILABLE VISIT OUR SHOP IN GEORGE STREET, NAILSWORTH, (OPPOSITE MORRISONS) Nailsworth Computer Services & Sales 01453 832151 www.nailsworthcomputers.com [email protected]
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Shortwood were stripped to the bare bones area between White, Lee and Price finished due to unavailability but still turned in an with Price knocking the ball into the corner impressive performance to beat Wimborne from close range. It took a fine save from at Meadowbank on Saturday. The spirit King before the break to preserve the two in the side was obvious and every single goal lead. player can look back on this performance Lee almost added a freak third shortly after knowing they gave everything. John Evans the break when a clearance rebounded commented after the game – “this was a real off his shins and only just cleared the bar team performance and although we were a before both keepers exchanged good saves. bit thin on the ground they did everything I The game flowed before Shortwood scored could have asked! Jake Lee was outstanding a third goal after 72 minutes. Jake Parrott today!” delivered a curling free kick beyond the far Indeed he was – not only did he score two post and Tim Haddock raced in unnoticed to goals but he seemed to be everywhere bury a stunning header across Harvell and and his persistence was exceptional, which into the far corner. Bennett and Humphreys showed in the manner of his late goal. had shots blocked and Singh volleyed just Tom King also made some excellent saves over before Town pulled a goal back with 9 and to be fair the defensive display by the minutes to go when Preston rattled a fine Wood back four and keeper was the major shot off the underside of the bar. difference between the sides. Still Wood were not finished and in the Wimborne started the brighter and King 86th minute Jake Lee scored with a goal had to save well from Gamble after only that typified his performance. He won the 20 seconds! Maybury then immediately ball on the edge of the area and refused to swung over a dangerous cross which no one cede possession despite the close attention could touch home. Wood settled after that of three Wimborne players and finally early scare and started to create problems managed to thread the ball home past the of their own and Bennett and Lee both advancing Harvell. headed over. Shortwood took the lead after In injury time Matt Bennett shanked a 20 minutes. James Singh crossed and Joe good chance wide and King again denied White showed excellent control and crossed Wimborne. past keeper Harvell for Jake Lee to head The players from both sides richly deserved into an empty net. Shortwood had control the applause of the fans at the end of this and although Town had a couple of corners most entertaining game. Shortwood looked the more dangerous and Team: King, Rawlings, Cant, Lewis, the second goal, after 31 minutes, was a Haddock, Bennett, Singh, Parrott, Lee, gem. Shortwood worked the ball forward White (Humphreys 75), Price at speed and the one touch passing in the SL S&W 28th January 2017 AFC Totton 2 Shortwood United 0 The Ragged Cot
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